| decompose |
to break down (a substance) into simpler compounds or component elements. [3 definitions] |
| decorate |
to make more attractive or interesting by adding ornamental items or designs. [5 definitions] |
| decoration |
an act, process, or technique of decorating. [3 definitions] |
| decorative |
adding to visual attractiveness; ornamental. |
| decoy |
something or someone used to lure, entice, or misdirect, as into danger or a trap, esp. an artificial bird or animal used to lure live birds or animals within gunshot or into a trap. [3 definitions] |
| decrease |
to become less in number, amount, size, strength, or the like; diminish. [4 definitions] |
| decree |
an official and authoritative order or decision, esp. by a ruler or government. [3 definitions] |
| dedicate |
to set apart or declare to be for a special use or purpose, as a worthy cause, public benefit, or sacred activities. [5 definitions] |
| dedication |
an act or ceremony of dedicating or of being dedicated. [4 definitions] |
| deduct |
to subtract (an amount or a part) from another amount or sum. [3 definitions] |
| deduction |
something that is subtracted or deducted. [4 definitions] |
| deed |
an act, exploit, or accomplishment. [4 definitions] |
| deep |
having great space below or behind a certain point; reaching far down or back; not shallow. [13 definitions] |
| deepen |
to make deeper. [2 definitions] |
| deeply |
in a strong and serious way; intensely. |
| deer |
any of a family of large, swift, hoofed mammals, such as the white-tailed deer or the reindeer, the males of which usu. have antlers that grow and are shed yearly. [2 definitions] |
| deface |
to damage or deform the surface or appearance of; disfigure. [2 definitions] |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game, battle, or the like. [4 definitions] |
| defect |
a flaw, error, or other imperfection. [3 definitions] |
| defective |
having a flaw, error, or other imperfection. [2 definitions] |
| defence |
a spelling of "defense" used in Canada and Britain. See "defense" for more information. |